Paella cooking class: Sangria workshop, Tapas & Wine – evening

About this tour

Master authentic Valencian paella in a three-hour evening class run by local chefs who learned the craft at home. You'll nail the socarrat—that coveted crispy rice layer—using rice from Valencia's own Albufera fields and proper saffron technique. Between cooking sessions, craft your own sangria and nibble traditional tapas. Finish by tucking into your finished dish alongside local wine, salad, and homemade pudding.

Highlights

• Learn socarrat technique from Valencian-raised cooks
• Cook with Albufera rice and premium saffron
• Small-group format, evening timing
• Make sangria while paella simmers
• Sit-down feast with wine and dessert

What to expect

Arrive as the city cools and join a compact group in the kitchen. A chef walks you through building flavour from the base—meat, vegetables, stock timing—then guides you toward that signature crispy bottom layer. Whilst the rice absorbs and develops, you'll move to sangria mixing: tasting versions, understanding fruit balance and sweetness. Return to plate up your paella, then transition to a communal table where you eat what you've made, accompanied by house wine, fresh salad, and a homemade sweet finish. Expect hands-on work, tasting as you go, and genuine local cooking methods without the restaurant shortcuts.

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